The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for an end to the “silos” between social protection and healthcare, urging world leaders to treat health as a fundamental human right rather …
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AgricultureBusinessEconomyInflationNigeria
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 14.45% in November 2025, Supporting Consumer Spending and Business Activity
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed further in November 2025, as consumer price pressures moderated under the new base year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by …
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Civil SocietyEconomyNigeriaOil & GasPublic PolicyRegulation
Civil Society Group Faults Dangote’s Call for Probe of NMDPRA Boss
The League of Civil Society Groups has criticised recent public comments credited to the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, in which he reportedly called for a probe …
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Corporate NewsEconomyFinance & ServicesPensionSocial Development
FCMB Pensions Disburses Over N200bn to Retirees, Marks 20 Years with Inclusion Drive in Abuja
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Pensions Limited, Mr Christopher Bajowa, has disclosed that the company has paid out more than N200 billion in pension benefits to …
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AfricaBankingBusinessCorporate GovernanceEconomyFinance & ServicesLeadershipNigeria
UBA Names New Executive Directors as Four Long-Serving Leaders Retire
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced key changes to its executive management team, with three new Executive Directors set to take office from 1 January 2026, following the retirement …
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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Attracts $991m FDI in Three Years
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector attracted a total of 991 million dollars in foreign direct investment, FDI, between 2022 and 2024, highlighting sustained investor interest in the industry despite regulatory reforms and …
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World Bank $500m Boost to Strengthen NG-CARES Support for Poor Households, Farmers and Small Businesses
The National Coordinator of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, NG-CARES, Dr Abdulkarim Obaje, has said that the additional financing of 500 million dollars approved by the …
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Banks Intensify Capital Raise as CBN Strengthens Oversight and Pushes Basel III Transition
Nigeria’s Deposit Money Banks are increasing efforts to raise fresh capital as the Central Bank of Nigeria intensifies its oversight to build a stronger, more resilient financial system. The apex …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Rises to 1.436 Million Barrels Per Day in November 2025
Nigeria recorded another improvement in its crude oil production in November 2025, making one of the strongest month-on-month gains among members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. According …
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BusinessEconomyFinanceMarketsNewsNigeriaTrade
Nigeria Records N6.69tn Trade Surplus in Q3 2025 as FX Reforms Boost Export Growth
Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N6.69tn in the third quarter of 2025, marking another period of positive growth for the country’s external trade performance. The surplus reflects a 27.29 …